Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Systems Redwood City, California, United States

Company: Socotra
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Job Description:

Staff Software Engineer, Distributed Systems
Redwood City, California, United States
About Zilliz
Zilliz is a fast-growing startup developing the industry's leading vector database company for enterprise-grade AI. Founded by the engineers behind Milvus, the world's most popular open-source vector database , the company builds next-generation database technologies to help organizations quickly create AI applications. On a mission to democratize AI, Zilliz is committed to simplifying data management for AI applications and making vector databases accessible to every organization.
What you will do:
Develop distributed systems using Zilliz's innovative data science platforms.
Create request plans, develop new systems, and perform prototype verification and testing.
Design and write core architecture code. Provide creative solutions to technical issues that arise during the product development process.
Take ownership of product performance and stability.
Research emerging technology to optimize the performance of underlying distributed platforms.
Manage the Milvus open-source community and broaden Zilliz's reach worldwide.
What we are looking for: Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, software engineering, or other relevant disciplines.
Familiarity with Linux. Proficiency in Golang. Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
Previous experience designing and developing large-scale, high-performance distributed systems.
Familiarity with multithreading, network I/O, common design patterns, and large-scale cluster management is preferred.
Familiarity with source code from systems such as Tidb, ElasticSearch, Rocksdb, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
Active code contributions to open-source projects are a plus.
Experience troubleshooting software, monitoring and controlling docker containers, developing PasS platforms, and automating database administration.
Competitive compensation (cash + equity). Regular bonus and equity refresh opportunities.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and global wellbeing days.
Generous 401(k) and regional retirement plans.
Hybrid work and remote model opportunities available.
Zilliz is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.

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